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There are 8 ways to get from State College to Aspen by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Penn State University Park Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SCE - ASE
    7h 48m
    $133–607

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    5. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    41h 52m
    $446–1,072

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    42h 40m
    $255–465

  4. Drive 1,704.1 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Aspencar car 1,704.1 mi
    28h 31m
    $311–450

  5. Fly Penn State University Park Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane SCE - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Aspencar car
    8h 52m
    $141–618

  6. Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane JST - ASE
    11h 51m
    $147–643

  7. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane MDT - ASE
    10h 41m
    $144–628

  8. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane PIT - ASE
    10h 37m
    $183–745

State College to Aspen by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$446Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,541.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via State College Regional Airport, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 42h 40m.

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